SB 77: Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires that, beginning July 1, 2027, a death certification professional ensure that they are aware of the most recent epilepsy-related death certification recommendations from a nationally recognized and reputable organization. On or before June 1, 2027, the department of public health and environment (department) must electronically notify all registered medical certifier users of the Colorado vital events system of this requirement.     If a death certification professional determines that the cause of an individual's death is consistent with known or suspected sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, the act requires the professional to ensure that the individual's death certificate identifies epilepsy as a contributing cause or a suspected cause of death.     The act allows the department to provide online guidelines for clinicians and medical certifiers for death certificates regarding epilepsy-related deaths, including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 43 · Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 20, 2026Governor Signed
2. April 8, 2026Sent to the Governor
3. April 7, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. April 7, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
5. April 6, 2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 2, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. March 30, 2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
8. March 27, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. March 25, 2026House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
10. March 13, 2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
11. March 12, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. March 11, 2026Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/12/2026 - No Amendments

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